noob here

I just received an aluminum Marin mountain bike, stx componenents, scott bars, manitou anwer magnum fork, parellax hubs ritchey headhtube componenents, specailized tires not really a mountain bike kind of guy just wondered if some one could give a ball park figure as to worth, any help would be appreciated. thank you !!!

2001 diamondback topangacomp

hi guys I have a 2001 diamondback topanga comp. I am looking to do some major upgrades. It has shimano disc brakes ,it did come with the original vbrakes when i bought it. ,I am looking to upgrade the fork from the rox shox judy to something way more heavy duty.It also needs new rims and derailleurs all the way around. And new shifters.I am looking for rims that can handle some dirt trails and dirt jumps.I way 310lbs And I am 5'5". I was wondering If anyone knows if there is anyway this bike could be upgraded. my price range for upgrades is $1500.00 I refuse to buy I new Bike Ive had this bike for 8 years. any help would do . I want a complete all the away around upgrades,cogs,cranks,brakes,shifters,rims,tires,et c thank you for your time

Love it!

What a great post. Everything in life should be like that...i.e...live and let live! I've been on trails with guys and their $8000 carbon frame bikes (good for them...really!) who watch the dude in jeans shorts and no helmet amble on up on his beat up HT single speed, and take on off up the trail laughing. Until an hour later, when jeans-shorts dude in his 20 year old huffy is saying "on your left" during a climb.

There should be no shame on the trail due to ability, bike brand, riding style, clothes...or any other factor.